{"id":7563,"date":"2026-05-05T05:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/mi-after-win-ryan-rickelton-gives-latest-word-on-hardik-pandyas-health"},"modified":"2026-05-05T05:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:51:52","slug":"mi-after-win-ryan-rickelton-gives-latest-word-on-hardik-pandyas-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/mi-after-win-ryan-rickelton-gives-latest-word-on-hardik-pandyas-health","title":{"rendered":"MI After Win: Ryan Rickelton Gives Latest Word on Hardik Pandya\u2019s Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai Indians picked up a crucial win in IPL 2026, delivering a big boost on the field even as doubts continue to swirl around captain Hardik Pandya. Pandya missed the contest against Lucknow Super Giants after reporting a back spasm, and MI\u2019s camp is still waiting on clearer answers about how soon he can return. Opener Ryan Rickelton was the first to speak on the condition, saying he is unsure about the severity but expects his captain to rejoin the squad soon.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Match: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026<\/li>\n<li>Venue: Wankhede Stadium<\/li>\n<li>Hardik Pandya missed the game due to a back spasm<\/li>\n<li>Stand-in captain: Suryakumar Yadav<\/li>\n<li>Chase target for MI: 229<\/li>\n<li>Ryan Rickelton\u2019s knock: 83 off 32 balls<\/li>\n<li>Rohit Sharma\u2019s score: 84<\/li>\n<li>MI won in: 18.4 overs<\/li>\n<li>Lucknow total: 228\/5, featuring contributions from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh<\/li>\n<li>Team next travel: to Raipur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the match at the Wankhede Stadium, Rickelton explained that he only learned about Pandya\u2019s situation late in the day. He said he had no clear idea on when the captain would be back, adding that he was not fully aware of how serious the issue was or what Pandya was feeling. The opener also stressed that he expects Pandya to be with the team again as they head to Raipur this week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t know when he\u2019s expected to be back. I found out this afternoon that he had back spasms, so I\u2019m unaware of the extent of it,\u201d Rickelton said. He added that he didn\u2019t want to label it simply as an injury because the full details were still unclear, but he remained confident the captain would return with the group soon.<\/p>\n<p>With Pandya unavailable, Suryakumar Yadav took over the captaincy. He confirmed the situation at the toss, making it clear that Pandya was not fit to play and that he would step in for the match. The decision was in line with the information shared by the franchise ahead of the game.<\/p>\n<p>MI\u2019s earlier update was straightforward: \u201cHardik Pandya is unwell with back spasm, hence Suryakumar Yadav is captain for today\u2019s game.\u201d The absence adds another layer to a difficult stretch for Pandya, as he has struggled in IPL 2026 both in the role of captain and as an all-rounder.<\/p>\n<h3>MI\u2019s chase does the talking<\/h3>\n<p>Even with the off-field uncertainty, Mumbai Indians produced a statement performance to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Lucknow set a challenging total of 228\/5, powered by fast scoring from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh. But MI\u2019s batting response was sharper, refusing to let the innings drift.<\/p>\n<p>In the chase of 229, Rickelton struck decisively from the start, top-scoring with a rapid 83 off 32 balls. Rohit Sharma then provided the finishing thrust, scoring 84 to guide MI to victory in just 18.4 overs. The combination of pace, intent, and execution meant the chase never truly felt under threat.<\/p>\n<p>While the win brought immediate relief for MI, attention quickly turns back to Pandya\u2019s fitness. 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